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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts in EconomicsUCAS: LL15

Data Science and Economics

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the BAEcon Data Science and Economics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Data drives decision-making across almost every sector, from economics and finance to government and policy making. On our BA (Econ) Data Science and Economics you will gain cutting-edge, technical data science expertise while developing strong foundations in core economic principles. This interdisciplinary combination prepares you with the technical skills required to interpret real-economic questions going beyond numbers to discover patterns, make predictions and solve complex challenges. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Principles and Behaviour
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
Programming for Data Science
Econometrics and Causal Inference
Machine Learning and Prediction Models
Applied Data Science in Economics
Dissertation and Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:LL15
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

AAA, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects): Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages. We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language. We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: ABB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects): Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages. We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£93,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£34,000
3 years£25,000£32,000£40,500
5 years£31,500£42,000£56,000

UK subject average: £32,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£32,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 29% above UK average salary
This course
£42,000
UK average
£32,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
9%Studying
16%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
81%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Manchester

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